The Daily: Former Rivals Want a Crack at Sean Avery in ECHL

When Sean Avery, 41, played in the NHL he inspired an entire collection of opponents and fans who didn’t enjoy his style of play. Some of those folks have had plenty to say about Avery’s announcement that he will play in the ECHL.

Avery signed with the Orlando Solar Bears on Wednesday. He is starting on the team’s reserve list while he practices with the team to get into playing shape. Neither the Solar Bears, nor Avery, has said when he expects to play a game.

Former NHL tough guy Georges Laraque, probably tongue-in-cheek, requested that some ECHL team sign him for at least one game to play against Sean Avery.

The ECHL’s Florida Everblades responded on Twitter by asking Laraque whether he was free on March 12.

Ex-NHLer Matthew Barnaby has also said on social media that he would like to come back to have a crack at Avery.

Avery launched his NHL career in 2001-02 with the Detroit Red Wings. He played his last NHL game  for the New York Rangers in 2011-12. He was a decent player, but often irritated opponents, and even some teammates, with his antics on the ice.

I’m going to make a wish! Can a team in the @ECHL can sign me for at least one game against Sean Avery please… lol pic.twitter.com/rXmlKhswqP

— Georges Laraque (@GeorgesLaraque) February 24, 2022

if Avery signs in Orlando I will sign with anyone in that division…You can play me as much as Torts did

— Matthew Barnaby (@MattBarnaby3636) February 23, 2022

Trade talk

Detroit: Five teams that should be calling the Red Wings about Vladislav Namestnikov. 

Also, TSN reports Seattle’s Mark Giordano will be on the move, the New Jersey Devils are looking for a goalie and the Los Angeles Kings are still interested in Jakob Chychrun.

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Around the NHL

Boston: Jake DeBrusk finally faced the media after scoring in OT to beat the Seattle Kraken.

Florida: Blue Jackets exact revenge against the Florida Panthers.

New York:  Islanders Defenseman Zdeno Chara has played more NHL games than any defenseman in NHL history. He broke the Chris Cheliosrecord. The New York Islanders celebrated the accomplishment. The Islanders also put another nail in their own coffin. The San Jose Sharks spoiled the big night.

Philadelphia: Carter Hart, Joel Farabee, and Derick Brassard should return to the Philadelphia Flyers lineup this weekend.

Pittsburgh: Fan reaction to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ loss to the Devils said it all.

Vancouver: Brock Boeser and JT Miller are in trade. The Vancouver Canucks denied said rumors.